UWE, Bristol
Technical Educator (GIS) Opportunity: UWE Bristol
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Technical Educator, with a strong background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), especially within conservation, environmental, or biological sciences contexts.
In this role, you will oversee and maintain the CHSS GIS suite, ensuring uninterrupted service throughout the year, troubleshooting any issues, and keeping up with new features and emerging GIS-related technologies. You’ll also design and deliver engaging GIS curricula, develop lesson plans, exercises, and teaching materials aligned with module and programme goals. Teaching will involve both small and large groups, assessing practical GIS skills through competency-based evaluations, and offering constructive feedback to help learners improve.
Your responsibilities will extend to managing laboratory and field-based practical activities, supporting student research projects, and maintaining specialist spaces and scientific equipment. You will also play a vital role in the health, safety, and wellbeing of the area by conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with university and legal standards.
This position provides an exciting opportunity for you to enhance your knowledge of GIS and adjacent technologies, explore new applications, and refine your teaching expertise.
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll need robust GIS and geospatial skills, paired with the confidence and enthusiasm to teach and support others effectively. Strong communication skills, a collaborative attitude, and a genuine passion for sharing knowledge are essential. You’ll need to remain composed and focused when managing competing priorities, such as conducting workshops, assisting the wider team, and helping students troubleshoot GIS-related challenges.
Where You’ll Work
This role is based entirely on-site at our Frenchay Campus, a modern and welcoming environment for collaboration and learning.
Why UWE Bristol?
At UWE Bristol, we are proud to be one of the South West’s largest higher education institutions, home to 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from diverse global backgrounds. We offer an extensive range of employee benefits—including retail savings, childcare facilities at our onsite nursery, and opportunities for professional development and training.
Diversity Commitment
We embrace the power of diversity within our university community and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. As part of a vibrant, multicultural city, we value talent from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals from global majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce. However, all appointments are strictly based on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we also welcome applications from candidates who identify as having a disability.
Further Information
If you have any questions regarding this role, please feel free to reach out to Michelle Hickman at 0117 328 7656 or via email at [email protected].
Key Details
- This is a full-time, permanent position working 37 hours per week.
- Interviews will take place at the Frenchay Campus towards the end of March.
- Please note: this role cannot be offered on a job-share basis.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
To start this role, you’ll need to provide valid documents confirming your right to live and work in the UK. You can refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for guidance on accepted documentation.
Next Steps
Excited about this opportunity? We’d love to hear from you! Please complete our application form as soon as possible to express your interest
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